Dr. Melvyn Harrington practices adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. His clinical interests include hip replacement, knee problems, and knee replacement. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars out of 5. Dr. Harrington takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and more. Dr. Harrington is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors. In addition to English, he speaks German. His professional affiliations include Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) Medical Center and Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Main Facility. Dr. Harrington is open to new patients.

Dr. David Edelstein's area of specialization is adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Edelstein's areas of expertise include knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and revision surgery. He accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. In addition to English, Dr. Edelstein speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment.

Dr. Robert Neff practices adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Neff is rated highly by his patients. These areas are among his clinical interests: knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and upper extremity surgery. He accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Dr. Neff attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Rising Stars. He is affiliated with Houston Methodist. Dr. Neff has an open panel.

Dr. Catherine Palisch specializes in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and practices in Houston, TX. She attended medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Palisch's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. She has a special interest in arthritis and partial knee replacement. She is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Palisch has received the distinction of Texas Rising Stars. She is professionally affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital and Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Main Facility.

Dr. Brian Parsley specializes in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and sports medicine and practices in Sugar Land, TX, Houston, TX, and Bellaire, TX. Patients gave Dr. Parsley an average rating of 5.0 stars out of 5. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Amerigroup Star, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Parsley is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital (MHOSH), and Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC).

Dr. Glenn Landon is an adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery specialist in Houston, TX and Webster, TX. Patients gave him an average rating of 3.0 stars out of 5. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Landon studied medicine at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Landon has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. He is professionally affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Camille George sees patients in Houston, TX. His medical specialties are hand surgery, spine surgery, and adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. He is professionally affiliated with Park Plaza Hospital. Dr. George accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, as well as other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. David Lionberger is a Houston, TX physician who specializes in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His areas of expertise include the following: knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). Dr. Lionberger takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Lionberger graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors.

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What is Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery?

Adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery is the medical specialty devoted to the surgical care or replacement of damaged joints in adults. Most commonly, this care focuses on the hip and knee, but it can also be used to treat joints such as the shoulder or ankle. Some adult orthopedic reconstructive surgeons specialize on only one part of the body, such as the hip.

The most common cause of joint damage treated by adult orthopedic reconstructive surgeon is arthritis. Other joint issues often seen involve cartilage and ligament tears, autoimmune disorders, and orthopedic complications due to diabetes or cancer.

Some of the procedures that may be performed by an adult orthopedic reconstructive surgeon include:

Joint replacement, also known as arthroplasty

Meniscal repair, fixing a torn piece of cartilage in the knee

Osteotomy, surgery to shorten, lengthen, or straighten a bone

Arthroscopy, a kind of minimally invasive joint surgery using a hollow tube called an endoscope

Resurfacing bones to improve the function of a joint

Even if a bone or joint is damaged, adult orthopedic reconstructive surgeons may have medical treatments available that can help patients avoid or delay surgery. Whether treatment is medical or surgical, their end goal is to help patients move freely and comfortably.